Transcutaneous functional neuromuscular stimulation of certain traumatic complete thoracic paraplegics for independent short-distance ambulation

被引：23

作者：

Graupe, D

Kohn, KH

机构：

[1] UNIV ILLINOIS,DEPT ELECT ENGN & COMP SCI,CHICAGO,IL 60680

[2] UNIV ILLINOIS,DEPT REHABIL MED,CHICAGO,IL 60680

[3] UNIV ILLINOIS,DEPT REHABIL MED,CHICAGO,IL

[4] COLUMBIA MICHAEL REESE HOSP & MED CTR,CHICAGO,IL

来源：

NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH | 1997年 / 19卷 / 03期

关键词：

paraplegia; neuromuscular stimulation; electrical stimulation; spinal cord injury; EMG; spasticity; ambulation;

D O I：

10.1080/01616412.1997.11740820

中图分类号：

R74 [神经病学与精神病学];

学科分类号：

摘要：

The paper describes a system for transcutaneous functional neuromuscular stimulation (FNS) of certain traumatic thoracic-level complete paraplegics for independent unbraced short distance ambulation. The system described has been approved by the FDA in 1994 for that purpose. Its design, control, operation principles and parameters are described. Patient acceptance criteria and contraindications are outlined as is patient's training. Ambulation results are discussed and clinical and medical observations are reviewed. Finally general comments are made on the system's shortcomings and on possible improvements.

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页码：323 / 333

页数：11